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CLEP Intro to Educational Psychology Exam Prep

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Corinna is studying to be a journalist. She is sensitive to the sounds and meanings of words and is most comfortable talking to people with a strong command of the language. According to Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, which intelligence does this describe?
  1. Spatial
  2. Auditory-musical
  3. Linguistic
  4. Kinesthetic
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Answer: C - According to Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, Corinna has a strong linguistic intelligence. Individuals with linguistic intelligence are sensitive to the sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words. Corinna’s intelligence is manifested through her talent as a writer. Critics of Gardner’s theory assert that these multiple intelligences are actually talents or learning styles rather than true intelligence.
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